Hackers Hijack Npm Packages with 2b Weekly Downloads in Supply Chain Attack
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Hackers hijacked popular NPM packages with 2 billion weekly downloads, highlighting a significant supply chain attack, and sparking discussion on the broader security implications.
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gnabgib
4 months ago
1 replyOn going discussion/on the front page (574 points, 277 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45169657
dang
4 months ago
Comments moved thither. Thanks!
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